71. Teaching Fraction Operations

11/02/2025 16 min
71. Teaching Fraction Operations

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If teaching fraction operations feels daunting, then this episode full of fresh tips and strategies might be just what your teaching toolbox needs.Topics DiscussedWhy many teachers don't enjoy teaching fraction operationsWhy it's important to teach this skill conceptually at the start rather than algorithmicallyStrategies, strategies, strategiesResourcesMath Dates Blog Post:  https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/how-to-include-more-math-in-middle-school-math-class/Fraction strips in the Fraction Toolkit: https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/teaching-fractions-with-fraction-toolkit/Free Fraction training: https://cognitive-cardio-math.thinkific.com/courses/3-fraction-shortcuts-to-avoid-teachers-make-when-teaching-fractionsFraction program:https://cognitive-cardio-math.thinkific.com/courses/teaching-fraction-operationsPlease subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did.This episode may contain affiliate links.Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links.Let’s ConnectTo stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram.Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook.Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook.Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on